Learning through Play | Early Learning

Scissor Skills I am always fascinated by the creative ways children attempt to hold, use and manipulate scissors.  As adults, we want to teach them the "correct" way even when they are very young or not let them use scissors at all until they are older. 

Truth is...scissors are tricky and they require some intense fine motor skills and muscle control.  It takes time for children to develop these skills and they can become easily frustrated during the process.
There are some great ways to help children develop these critical scissor skills and make the learning FUN! 

First off, try cutting play dough.  Use plastic scissors, most play dough sets now come with this type of scissor.  Let them enjoy and experience what it is like to try scissors.  They will have a blast and build their muscles and hand-eye coordination in the process. 

Then move to safety scissors, they are typically red and will not cut tiny fingers.  Allow them to try cutting scraps of newspaper or old wrapping paper.  These types are thinner than other paper and cut easily causing less frustration.

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